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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Explicit \Ex"pli*cit\ [LL., an abbreviation of explicitus (est
     liber) the book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is
     unfolded (and, of course, ``finished''). See Explicit, a.]
     A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a
     book to indicate the end.
     [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Explicit \Ex*plic"it\, a. [L. explicitus; p. p. of explicare to
     unfold: cf. F. explicite. See Explicate, Exploit.]
     1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly
        stated; plain in language; open to the understanding;
        clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as,
        an explicit declaration. Opposite of implicit.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              The language of the charter was too explicit to
              admit of a doubt.                     --Bancroft.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved;
        outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and
        explicit in his statement.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     Explicit function. (Math.) See under Function.
  
     Syn: Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous.
  
     Usage: Explicit, Express. Explicit denotes a setting
            forth in the plainest language, so that the meaning
            can not be misunderstood; as, an explicit promise.
            Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to
            clearness. An express promise or engagement is not
            only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with
            the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit
            statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit
            direction; no words can be more explicit. An explicit
            command; an express prohibition. ``An express
            declaration goes forcibly and directly to the point.
            An explicit declaration leaves nothing ambiguous.''
            --C. J. Smith.
            [1913 Webster]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Explicit \Ex"pli*cit\ [LL., an abbreviation of explicitus (est
     liber) the book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is
     unfolded (and, of course, ``finished''). See Explicit, a.]
     A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a
     book to indicate the end.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Explicit \Ex*plic"it\, a. [L. explicitus; p. p. of explicare to
     unfold: cf. F. explicite. See Explicate, Exploit.]
     1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly
        stated; plain in language; open to the understanding;
        clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as,
        an explicit declaration.
  
              The language of the charter was too explicit to
              admit of a doubt.                     --Bancroft.
  
     2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved;
        outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and
        explicit in his statement.
  
     Explicit function. (Math.) See under Function.
  
     Syn: Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous.
  
     Usage: Explicit, Express. Explicit denotes a setting
            forth in the plainest language, so that the meaning
            can not be misunderstood; as, an explicit promise.
            Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to
            clearness. An express promise or engagement is not
            only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with
            the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit
            statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit
            direction; no words can be more explicit. An explicit
            command; an express prohibition. ``An express
            declaration goes forcibly and directly to the point.
            An explicit declaration leaves nothing ambiguous.''
            --C. J. Smith.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]


  explicit
       adj 1: precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable;
              leaving nothing to implication; "explicit
              instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit";
              "explicit sexual scenes" [syn: expressed] [ant: implicit]
       2: in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
          [syn: denotative]

From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     Αγγλικά a.
     1 ρητός, σαφής, κατηγορηματικός, απερίφραστος
     2 χυδαίος, άσεμνος, πορνογραφικός, τολμηρός, που τα δείχνει όλα και
  αναλυτικά - καθαρά

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     French n.
     end (gloss: of a story)
     Old French n.
     end (gloss: of a story)
     Swedish a.
     explicit#English
     Swedish adv.
     explicitly

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     a.
     1 Very specific, clear, or detailed. (from 1609)
     2 (lb en euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film
  footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic. (from 1971)
     n.
     The final few words of a text.
     phr.
     (lb en obsolete) (n-g: Used at the conclusion of a book to indicate
  the end.)

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     French n.
     end (gloss: of a story)
     Old French n.
     end (gloss: of a story)
     Swedish a.
     explicit#English
     Swedish adv.
     explicitly

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     French n.
     end (gloss: of a story)
     Old French n.
     end (gloss: of a story)

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     Englanti a.
     1 täsmällinen, tarkka, selkeä, eksplisiittinen
     2 sopimaton, epäsiveellinen

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     Engelska a.
     uttrycklig

From Swedish Wiktionary: Swedish language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-sv-2023-07-27 ]


  explicit
     a.
     uttrycklig
     adv.
     (avledning sv explicit adj)

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]


  Explicit /ɛksplˈɪsɪt/
  واضح

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  explicit //ɪkˈsplɪsɪt// 
  изричен
  very specific